OK so coincidentally (I hope) since I had that tyre fitted and both front wheels balanced, on slight left or right turns of the s wheel when maneuvering what is best described as a momentary impolite noise can be heard from the steering system (power).
I jacked it up and had a good look round both sides and can't see anything out of place.
On the road it feels like new and handles extremely well due to the new tyre.
I have a few theories, which I hope are wrong, but has anyone else actually experienced the same occurance ?
Kristian.
My ZX is making impolite noises...
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My ZX is making impolite noises...
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1993 ZX 1.4i Aura
1984 2CV6 Club
1972 Dyane 6
Past Citroens
1975 CX
1972 GS Club
1984 2CV6 Club
1972 Dyane 6
Past Citroens
1975 CX
1972 GS Club
Other things to check - seizure of the column universal joints - usually felt as high or stiff spots as the wheel is turned.
Many ZX have Bendix front brakes - which are notorious for harmless but alarming knocks when reversing - as the pads move in their sockets.
If it occurs when rotating the wheel and continues for a few moments - then fluid level would be the first place to check. I did have a PAS pump fail - bearings went and oil leaked onto the pulley which made it easy to trace.
Many ZX have Bendix front brakes - which are notorious for harmless but alarming knocks when reversing - as the pads move in their sockets.
If it occurs when rotating the wheel and continues for a few moments - then fluid level would be the first place to check. I did have a PAS pump fail - bearings went and oil leaked onto the pulley which made it easy to trace.
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Don't they just, especially if it has been damp and the car has not moved for a few days. The first time it happened on my 205 I stripped the calipers looking for the problemjeremy wrote:Many ZX have Bendix front brakes - which are notorious for harmless but alarming knocks when reversing - as the pads move in their sockets.
Another possibility for the noise is binding in the strut top bearings.
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Hi All,
Thanks for all the replies. I checked everything that could be relevent and all seemed OK.
However, the noise has gone as mysteriously as it appeared. I was getting a bit concerned that it might be expensive like the rack or ram but there is a strong possibilty that there may have been air in the system.
If it was air, I don't know how it got in as there are no obvious leaks or fluid loss.
At present, all seems ok so fingers crossed.
All the best,
Kristian.
Thanks for all the replies. I checked everything that could be relevent and all seemed OK.
However, the noise has gone as mysteriously as it appeared. I was getting a bit concerned that it might be expensive like the rack or ram but there is a strong possibilty that there may have been air in the system.
If it was air, I don't know how it got in as there are no obvious leaks or fluid loss.
At present, all seems ok so fingers crossed.
All the best,
Kristian.
1993 ZX 1.4i Aura
1984 2CV6 Club
1972 Dyane 6
Past Citroens
1975 CX
1972 GS Club
1984 2CV6 Club
1972 Dyane 6
Past Citroens
1975 CX
1972 GS Club